Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · statue
Statue of Nephthys
Description
<p>In an ancient myth, Osiris was murdered by his evil brother Seth and mourned by his wife Isis and her sister Nephthys. Isis restored Osiris's body, and he became a symbol of resurrection. Nephthys participated in the resurrection of Osiris and became associated generally with the protection of the dead. She is shown here kneeling, her arm raised in a gesture of mourning. The emblem on her head (now partially missing) consisted of the hieroglyphs for her name, meaning "Lady of the Mansion."</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.255' rel='external'>Statue of Nephthys</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 22.255 tier-2
- Walters-id 22361 tier-2
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